Vol. 8, Issue 2, Part I (2024)

Laser technology has emerged as a transformative tool in modern manufacturing, offering high precision, speed, and versatility. In the context of agricultural machinery design, lasers provide significant advantages over traditional manufacturing techniques especially in cutting, welding, engraving, and shaping metal components used in equipment production. This paper explores the application of laser-based processes such as CO₂ laser cutting and laser welding in fabricating parts for agricultural machines. It also compares these processes with conventional methods like CNC routing, particularly in terms of material efficiency, operational cost, sustainability, and processing time. The non-contact nature of laser operations reduces tool wear and minimizes maintenance requirements, making it ideal for continuous production cycles. However, achieving optimal results requires careful selection of parameters such as laser power, focal length, gas pressure, and cutting speed since each metal or alloy used in agricultural machinery has unique physical and chemical properties. This review emphasizes the potential of laser technology to enhance the manufacturing process in agricultural equipment design while also addressing its limitations and future scope.